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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1953
Page
4
The paper notes mail subscriptions at two dollars yearly and asserts Tech Press rights to news dispatches. It warns corrections will be made if errors in Bernt Weekly News columns are brought to the editor. It announces job printing services and keeps a low price, dated Friday July 24, 1953.
A reflective meditation on planting a tree as a link to life, faith, and the eternal. The passage describes seeds, growth, and the seasonal cycles as a master plan guiding human purpose, offering comfort and a glimpse of light beyond the trail.
The army introduces overseas four-man team replacements allowing soldiers to choose four comrades to train eat sleep and fight with. The plan aims to boost morale and cohesion, keeping four man units together in training fields mess halls and during ship transport. Officials say ranked veterans understand friendships formed in service are deeply valuable.
Puerto Rico celebrates its first anniversary as a self covering state on Constitution Day July 25. Governor Luis Muñoz Marín urges islanders to serve apao, a traditional chicken and rice dish, indicating well being and loyalty to the United States. The progress counters fears of U.S. imperialism in Latin America, amid political and Communist rhetoric the piece deems harmful.
Frederick Lions Club president Dr Noel H Gross announced chairs for the 1953 54 year at a luncheon. The roster includes officers Dr Raymond E Wilhelm first vice president Charles V Main second vice president Byron W Thompson immediate past president John W Morgan secretary William A Simmons treasurer L Ravhn Specht lion tamer Louis Keyser tail twister and directors G William Trout Joseph P Turner Jacob R Ramsburg along with an extensive administrative group and activities group led by Byron W Thompson and G William Stultz. The club will hold its annual picnic July 30 at Braddock Heights amusement park with the women’s committee in charge of arrangements.
ROCKVILLE July 21 A Rockville trial magistrate arrived late for court after stopping to aid two motorcyclists seriously hurt in a motorcycle-truck crash. Judge Moorman provided first aid at the scene using his shirt as a tourniquet for a leg injury while police and a rescue squad member helped. John W. Keesee 25 and Raoul A. Byram 15 of Alexandria were listed in undetermined condition at Suburban Hospital.
A thirteen case outbreak at Chestnut Lodge Sanatorium near Rockville prompts officials to doubt polio. No new cases since last Thursday and most patients recovering while researchers seek a final diagnosis weeks away. A 3 year old later linked to brain inflammation from mumps. studies by Health Department and NIH ongoing. Public praise for Montgomery County’s handling and new rapid temperature instrument noted. Also Air Force basics update for Robert E. Cramer, son of local residents, stationed abroad with address for correspondence.
Washington July 20 The Senate unanimously confirmed President Eisenhower's nomination of Frances E Willis to be ambassador to Switzerland The chamber also confirmed John Alanson Perians of Delaware as representative to the UNESCO general conference and Dr H Van Vale Hide of Maryland as representative on the WHO executive board
A decree signs an absolute divorce in Fruits Court between Herbert H Fox of 1682 B and D avenue and Arlene Dane Fox of 47 Hansten avenue. Arlene may resume her maiden name Arlene J McBade. Plaintiff to pay costs. Edwin F Nikirk and W2l bur F Sheffield Jr as attorneys.
Washington July 2 House Speaker Martin and Senate majority leader Knowland pressed for faster action in Congress to adjourn by August 1. They outlined top priorities including extending the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act, the continental shelf bill, admitting 220,000 European refugees, postal rate increases, creating a small business administration, expanding farm credit, a military public works bill, commerce and navigation pacts, and authority to ship surplus foods abroad if needed. If time allows, Hawaii statehood and rubber plant privatization may be tackled.
Equity case Katherine V. Blank versus Harold E. Blank seeks absolute divorce and counsel fees. Numerous marriage licenses and divorces listed from Hillsdale Frederick Lancaster Lancaster areas. Property deeds include transfers to Bennett, Myrers, Duvall, Williams, Wachter and others with nominal sums.
A former Fredericktonian donated the American flag that flew over the Capitol on July 4 to the C Burr Brvz Library. The 3 by foot burting will be shown in the reading room now and in a later permanent exhibit. The gift was from Samuel Durvall Schell, a Washington attorney, with a certificate from David Lynn, Capitol architect, confirming the flag’s hoisting date. Over the seat of the national government. Funeral noted: Mr and Mrs Fred E Thaeter of Yellow Springs returned from Akron after attending the funeral of Mrs Anna Steiner, mother in law to Mrs Thaeter. Mrs Steiner died after a stroke in Akron City Hospital. Funeral held Monday. survivors include three grandsons David John Eric Thaeter and several nieces and nephews.
The former Miss Betty Rhoderick of Unionville wed Raymond Randolph Putman of Frederick Route 3 in a July 14 ceremony officiated by Rev Koontz Helwig. The couple, along with family members including maid of honor Kathleen Putman and bridesmaid Anna Ruth Rhoderick, celebrated with a reception and wedding cake at the bride's home.
The article recalls the 1930 drought in Frederick county with official crop damage estimates, temperatures above 100 degrees for eleven days, 107 degrees on July 22, and a July rainfall of only .22 inches. Water bans, sale of water for outside use, and strict conservation measures followed as reservoirs dropped. Precipitation that year totaled about 25 inches by year end, higher than the drought year. It also notes a separate 110 Korean War casualties list released by the Defense Department on July 17.
Reverend Fr Robert A Bover officiated at the double ring wedding. The bride wore a light blue silk dress with white accessories and a corsage of white rosebuds. Matron of honor Mrs William E Bover wore white print with black accessories and red rosebud corsage. Best man William E Loser supported. Reception at Mrs Charles Ritenour home followed. Newlyweds plan residence in the Chapline building West Patrick Street.
The 1952 County and City Data Book outlines Frederick County figures from the 1950 census including 62,287 residents, 17,220 dwellings, 2,977 farms, 757 retail stores and 78 manufacturing establishments. It records median age 29.4, median family income 2507, and school years 8.1. Housing shows central heating at 51.3 percent, radios at 95.6 percent, and owner occupied homes valued at 5596. Agricultural values show farm land and buildings at 14017 dollars per farm, 2785 of 2977 farms electrified, and 1949 farm sales at 16,087,000. Retail stores employed 2,483 and sold 50,138,000 in 1948. Manufacturing employed 3,449 with wages of 5,900,060 and value added at 12,130,000 for 1947.
Shelley Mayfield, a 28 year old transplanted Texan from Cedarhurst New York, shot a four day 19 under par 269 to win the St. Paul Open by two strokes over Dutch Harrison Ardmore Oklahoma and Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Mayfield earned 92400 and posted 68 67 68 65 with only two holes over par in the event. He led by strong iron play and flawless greens as Harrison faded on the back nine and Snead could not catch him.
Preparations to mine a manganese seam in Bedford County Sherman Valley proceed at full speed. The Manganese Mining Co of Morgantown West Virginia has installed a crushing machine and washing plant and will bring in more equipment. An August first shipment deadline is set.
A veteran U S artillery battalion near Kamsong faced a mass Chinese assault. The flare of 105 mm guns lit the night as they fell back to spike guns and fire from trucks. Survivors described chaos, courage, and fierce hand to hand fighting with the Chinks overrunning a South Korean regiment.
The Charlesville Homemakers club met at Bloomfield Parish Hall with 13 members and six guests. Mrs. Harry Staley received a club pin after completing the four year Short Course at College Park. a July 19 picnic is planned on Mrs. Staley's lawn. the group adjourned to meet September 28 with Cal von Wachter and Herbert Tyerg ar hosts. In Forest Grove the W S C met July 10 at Mrs. Kelb s home. Mary Elizabeth Happ read scripture. service titled That All Men May Come led by Mrs. Louise Wilt. 15 members and several visitors attended. an August 5 picnic was planned. next meeting at the church on Friday, August 14 at eight p.m.
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